Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Medicine

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G

As rural and remote medicine is a generalist discipline, the range of research topics is very wide, from large-scale epidemiological studies to educational and qualitative or clinical studies. The Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Medicine is a broad-based course for those wishing to pursue a career in teaching or research focused on rural and remote medicine.

Structure

Credit Points 24

Subjects

RMED5802 Philosophy of Rural and Remote Medicine (6)
RMED5803 Principles of Clinical Teaching and Learning (Rural) (6)
RMED5801 Rural Clinical Education Practice (6)
RMED5804 Research Methods for Rural Medicine (6)
RMED5805 Special Topics in Rural and Remote Medicine Communication (6)
RMED5806 Special Topics in Rural and Remote Medicine Clinical (6)

Standard entry requirements

A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
Completed or be undertaking fellowship training in a primary care or equivalent specialty college or
A level of professional rural experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.